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Prodigal Son
Traditional, from the singing of Rick Lee and Dock Boggs
Recorded live at The Blackstone River Theatre, September 30, 2000

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When I left my father's house, I was well supplied,
I made a mistake and I did go, and I'm dissatisfied.

Chorus:
And I believe I'll go back home, I believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll go back home, and acknowledge I've done wrong.

I'll go back to my father's house and fall down on my face.
I'll say "I am unworthy", and seek a servant's place...Chorus

I'll go back to my father's house; the place I love so dear.
There they have bread to eat; I'm a-starvin' here...Chorus

Instrumental

Father's seen him coming; he met him with a smile.
He threw his arms around him,
says, "This is my wandering child."...Chorus

Father says to his servants, "Go kill the fatted calf.
Invite both friends and relatives; my son's come home at last."...Chorus

The banquet's in position; all sorrow had passed.
Father's heart is filled with joy; his son's come home at last...Chorus

Instrumental

The elder son was jealous; I believe I heard him say,
"You gave my brother his portion; but I never went away...Chorus

Father says to his elder son, "You've been both good and kind.
Not a fatted calf I've given thee, but all I have is thine."...Chorus 2X

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from And Then I'm Going Home 2001, released May 9, 2001
Aubrey Atwater: vocals, banjo
Elwood Donnelly: vocals, guitar

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Atwater-Donnelly Warren, Rhode Island

Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, a capella pieces, old-time gospel songs, dance tunes, and original works, blending gorgeous harmonies with guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, banjo, bones, spoons, limberjacks, and Appalachian clog dancing and French Canadian footwork. ... more

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